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Alcohol Ink Bottles

Alcohol-based inks in dropper bottles, used as modifying tints for mixed media art. These are fast-drying colorants put up in bottles, aligning with the tariff item's coverage of modifying tints in similar packings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3212.90.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the inks are dispersed in non-aqueous media for paint manufacturing

Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media for paint manufacture, which could fall under heading 32.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify that the inks are not classified as solvents or industrial preparations under other headings

β€’ Provide a clear product description to CBSA showing their use as artists' modifying tints

β€’ Check if the inks contain hazardous materials requiring special shipping documentation